More on Me + Em – Page 2720
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NewsFlat Christmas ahead, survey claims
Retail spend this Christmas will be flat compared to last year, but sales will fall 1.5% in 2010, a report from Deloitte forecast today.
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NewsBodycare backs down on poppy ban
Toiletries and beauty specialist Bodycare has ended a ban on staff wearing poppies after its policy prompted a storm of protest and intervention by an MP.
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NewsRetailers to benefit as credit insurer Atradius increases cover
Atradius, one of the leading credit insurance firms, is to increase cover to UK companies.
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NewsSouthGate scheme in Bath opens its doors
Bath’s SouthGate shopping centre opened its doors today.
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OpinionLike-for-like differences linger on
A feature on like-for-like sales that I wrote a few weeks ago caused more controversy than was intended; and one retailer has quickly responded by issuing multiple sales measures for comparative purposes.
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NewsChristmas lights switch-on kick starts London festive shopping period
50,000 Londoners last night flocked to see the biggest-ever co-ordinated Christmas lights switch-on across the capital’s most famous high streets.
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NewsNext sales continue to beat expectations
Next sales have continued ahead of expectations with like-for-like sales down 1.3% for its third quarter to October 31.
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NewsShop price inflation at zero after two months of deflation
Overall shop price inflation stood at zero last month after two consecutive months of deflation.
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NewsM&S posts flat first-half profits
Marks & Spencer reported a “good start” to its third quarter but is “cautious” about Christmas prospects after posting flat interim profits.
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NewsCarrier bag charges in Wales by May 2011
Shoppers in Wales may have to start paying for plastic bags before May 2011.
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NewsMarks & Spencer gives green light to branded food range
Marks & Spencer is to roll out its branded grocery offer to most of its shops after the success of a trial in 54 stores in the North East and South East of England.
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OpinionA year of Westfield London
Westfield London has been a real success, but its developer continues to inspire mixed feelings.
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NewsPrimark like-for-likes up 7%
Value fashion retailer Primark has reported sales up 20% in the year to September 12, with like-for-likes up 7%.
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NewsAlliance Boots revenue up 11.6%
Health and beauty group Alliance Boots has reported revenue up 11.6% to £9bn for the six months to September 30 and said it is well positioned for the second half including the key Christmas trading period.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes rise 15.1%
Value homewares retailer Dunelm has delivered a better-than-expected performance in the first 17 weeks on the new financial year, as like-for-likes jumped 15.1%.
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NewsBlacks looks to exit 89 stores with CVA proposal
Blacks Leisure has unveiled details of a proposed company voluntary arrangement (CVA) as part the group’s restructuring.
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NewsM&S targets Waitrose in advertising first
Marks & Spencer has launched a price comparison advertising campaign targeting Waitrose’s Essentials range, the first time the retailer has adopted the tactic against its close competitor.
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NewsPotential buyers circle Threshers owner First Quench
Rival off-licence chains and private equity groups are understood to be circling collapsed drinks retailer First Quench.
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OpinionArcadia: a tale of two brands
Arcadia’s recent results mask the fact that there are some less than ideal formats in the group
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NewsSmall shopkeepers urge Government action to safeguard stores
Small shopkeepers are asking the government to take action to safeguard the future for thousands of stores.